1971 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1984 Lancia Thema is newer by 13 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, 1984 Lancia Thema (163 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Thema weights approximately 88 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri. 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, 1984 Lancia Thema, 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, 1984 Lancia Thema (290 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Capri | 1984 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Thema |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |