2004 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 26 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Tracker weights approximately 328 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, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Tracker | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tracker | Capri |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2570 mm |