1981 Ford Capri vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 335 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 Ford Capri (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Capri | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
