1968 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Ford Capri
To start off, 1982 Ford Capri is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1982 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Mustang weights approximately 175 kg more than 1982 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.
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1968 Ford Mustang | 1982 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Capri |
Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4733 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |