1981 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, both 1981 Ford Capri and 1981 Renault 9 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 9 (54 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 9 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 70 kg more than 1981 Renault 9.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Renault 9 (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Capri | 9 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2490 mm |
