2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 30 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 269 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, 2008 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Dakota | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dakota | Capri |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 58 L |