2001 Ford Econoline vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2001 Ford Econoline 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. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Econoline (197 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econoline weights approximately 1209 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.
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, 2001 Ford Econoline (338 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econoline | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Econoline | Capri |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2570 mm |
