1977 Ford Capri vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 17 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 305 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, 1994 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Capri | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2770 mm |