2001 Daewoo Tacuma vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma is newer by 23 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. Both 2001 Daewoo Tacuma and 1978 Ford Capri are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma (119 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Tacuma weights approximately 360 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Daewoo Tacuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Daewoo Tacuma | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Tacuma | Capri |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |