1981 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1982 Holden Statesman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Holden Statesman (170 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Statesman weights approximately 710 kg more than 1981 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, 1982 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 1982 Holden Statesman 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. 1982 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1982 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Capri | Statesman |
Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |