2012 Audi Q7 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 34 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 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 875 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Q7 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5394 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2570 mm |
