2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 33 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 942 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, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Jeep | Ford |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Capri |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1763 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 2570 mm |
