1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 600 kg more than 1979 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Capri |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |