1978 Capri 1.6 Specs1978 (Mk III) Ford Capri 1.6 Specs & Performance
1978 - 1982 (Mk III)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.6 L Inline 4
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- 97 mph
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- 13.0 seconds
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- 72 hp
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- 21.6 mpg
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- 3 Doors
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- 4 Seats
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- 8.1 ft3
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- 2,227 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 97 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 13.0 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 12.6 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 30.93 lb/hp
- Power
- 72 hp
- Torque
- 86 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 21.6 mpg
- Total Range
- 331 Miles
- Tailpipe CO2
- 362 g/Mile
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 1.6 Liter
- 97.2 in3
- Layout
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 72 hp @ 5,200 RPM
- 73 ps @ 5,200 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 86 lb·ft @ 2,700 RPM
- 117 N·m @ 2,700 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (8v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Carburetor
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 15.3 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- Pinto (L1C)
- Compression Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.453 x 2.598 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.33:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 0.74 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 18 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 24.4 in3
- BMEP
- 133.9 PSI
- 9.2 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (MT)
- 4 Speeds
- Transmission (AT)
- 3 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 165 x 13
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Live Axle
- Front Brakes
- Solid Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Sports Coupé
- Door Count
- 3
- Seat Count
- 4
- Luggage Space
- 8.1 ft3
- Turning Radius
- 35.1 ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,227 lbs
- Length
- 172.3 in
- Width
- 66.9 in
- Height
- 51.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 100.9 in
- Front Track
- 53.3 in
- Rear Track
- 54.5 in
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