2003 Ford Taurus vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 2003 Ford Taurus is newer by 24 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Taurus weights approximately 595 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.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Taurus, 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, 2003 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri. 2003 Ford Taurus 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. 2003 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Taurus | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taurus | Capri |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |