2011 Subaru Tribeca vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 724 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.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Tribeca | 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 | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2570 mm |
