1998 Isuzu Hombre vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1998 Isuzu Hombre is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ford Capri (236 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Isuzu Hombre. (190 Nm). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Isuzu Hombre.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Isuzu Hombre | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Isuzu | Ford |
Model | Hombre | Capri |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |