1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 475 kg more than 1981 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, 1977 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Aspen | Capri |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2570 mm |
