1975 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1982 Holden Gemini is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,816 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1982 Holden Gemini. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Gemini weights approximately 17 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Gemini. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1982 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Capri | Gemini |
Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |