1981 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Holden Gemini

To start off, both 1981 Ford Capri and 1981 Holden Gemini were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Gemini (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 35 kg more than 1981 Holden Gemini.

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 Holden Gemini (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 1981 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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