1981 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Vauxhall Nova

To start off, 1982 Vauxhall Nova 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1982 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 245 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Ford Capri 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 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Vauxhall Nova, 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 Ford Capri (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Vauxhall Nova. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Vauxhall Nova.

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