1980 Ford Capri vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 30 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1980 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1650 kg more than 1980 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Capri. 2010 Land Rover LR4 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. 2010 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Capri | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Capri | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 2646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2885 mm |
