1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Ford Ecosport

To start off, 2012 Ford Ecosport is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ecosport. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ecosport.

Because 1981 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Ecosport, 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, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ecosport. (170 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ecosport. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Ecosport has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Ecosport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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