1980 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Capri would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1284 kg more than 1980 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. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Capri | 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Capri | Corniche |
Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3030 mm |