2009 Holden Colorado vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 Holden Colorado 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Holden Colorado. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2009 Holden Colorado.
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, 1978 Ford Capri (236 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Colorado. (207 Nm). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Colorado. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2009 Holden Colorado has manual transmission. 2009 Holden Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Holden Colorado | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Capri |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 137 HP |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
