1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3505 mm |
