1981 Ford Capri vs. 1987 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1987 Holden Commodore is newer by 6 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 15 kg more than 1987 Holden Commodore. 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, 1987 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1987 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Capri | Commodore |
Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |