1971 Ford Capri vs. 1991 Holden Barina

To start off, 1991 Holden Barina is newer by 20 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 81 more horse power than 1991 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Capri weights approximately 332 kg more than 1991 Holden Barina. 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, 1991 Holden Barina, 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Barina. (105 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Barina.

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