2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 59 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | F-150 | Capri |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2570 mm |