1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick LeSabre (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 790 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Capri |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
