1971 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Holden Camira

To start off, 1982 Holden Camira is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1982 Holden Camira. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Capri weights approximately 22 kg more than 1982 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Holden Camira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Camira. 1982 Holden Camira has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Holden Camira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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