1975 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 10 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. Both 1975 Ford Capri and 1985 Ford Capri are equipped with a 1,593 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 13 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri. 1985 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Capri |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |