1981 Ford Capri vs. 1993 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1993 TVR Cerbera is newer by 12 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 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Cerbera (347 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 140 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.
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, 1993 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1993 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Capri | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 347 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |