1954 Buick 40 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1981 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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Capri |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1190 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2450 mm |