1981 Ford Capri vs. 1982 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1982 ZIL 4104 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 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2345 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 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 1982 ZIL 4104 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 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1982 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Ford | ZIL |
| Model | Capri | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3340 mm |
