1981 Ford Capri vs. 1997 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1997 Lancia Dedra is newer by 16 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 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lancia Dedra (88 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 185 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, 1997 Lancia Dedra, 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, 1997 Lancia Dedra (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1997 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Dedra |
Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1579 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 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 | 985 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |