1981 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Holden Apollo
To start off, 1989 Holden Apollo is newer by 8 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Holden Apollo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Apollo (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Apollo should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Apollo weights approximately 195 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.
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, 1989 Holden Apollo, 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, 1989 Holden Apollo (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Apollo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 1989 Holden Apollo 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. 1989 Holden Apollo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1989 Holden Apollo | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Capri | Apollo |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |