1971 Ford Capri vs. 1987 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 16 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 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. (140 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 150 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri.
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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Capri | 1987 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Capri | Fiero |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 73.7 mm |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2380 mm |