2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Ford Capri

To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 460 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette 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:

2010 Chevrolet Corvette 1978 Ford Capri
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Corvette Capri
Year Released 2010 1978
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6200 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 430 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 574 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1492 kg 1032 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1928 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1237 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2685 mm 2570 mm


 

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