2008 Peugeot 307 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 106 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, 2008 Peugeot 307, 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 (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 307 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Peugeot | Ford |
| Model | 307 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2993 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
