2004 Daewoo Lacetti vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Lacetti 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Lacetti. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Lacetti weights approximately 64 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 2004 Daewoo Lacetti, 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, 1978 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Lacetti. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Daewoo Lacetti | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Lacetti | Capri |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |