1981 Ford Capri vs. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 30 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont.
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, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont, 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, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1987 Vauxhall Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Capri | Belmont |
Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |