1981 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 350 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 1998 Ford Falcon 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. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Falcon |
Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |