2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 208 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri. 2000 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Capri |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |