2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 31 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 490 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (566 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | Capri |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 566 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2570 mm |
