1977 Ford Capri vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 380 kg more than 1977 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, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Capri. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Capri | 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Capri | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |
