1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1978 Ford Capri

To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 21 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. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 85 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.

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 @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1999 Mahindra CL has manual transmission. 1999 Mahindra CL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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