1981 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1985 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1985 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Commodore weights approximately 50 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
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, 1985 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 1985 Holden Commodore 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. 1985 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1985 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Capri | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
