1981 Ford Capri vs. 1990 Ginetta G33
To start off, 1990 Ginetta G33 is newer by 9 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ginetta G33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ginetta G33 (198 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ginetta G33 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 296 kg more than 1990 Ginetta G33.
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, 1990 Ginetta G33 (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Ginetta G33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1990 Ginetta G33 | |
Make | Ford | Ginetta |
Model | Capri | G33 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 874 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 41 L |