2005 Maserati Spyder vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder is newer by 27 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 4,244 cc, 2005 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 655 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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Maserati Spyder | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Spyder | Capri |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1593 cc |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |