1980 Lancia Trevi vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Trevi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Trevi would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Trevi (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Trevi should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Trevi weights approximately 135 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Trevi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lancia Trevi (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Trevi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri. 1985 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1980 Lancia Trevi has manual transmission. 1980 Lancia Trevi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lancia Trevi | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Trevi | Capri |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 58 L |