1981 Ford Capri vs. 2002 Suzuki Covie

To start off, 2002 Suzuki Covie is newer by 21 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 1,999 cc, 2002 Suzuki Covie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Suzuki Covie (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Covie should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 240 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Covie.

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, 2002 Suzuki Covie, 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, 2002 Suzuki Covie (111 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm). This means 2002 Suzuki Covie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 2002 Suzuki Covie 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. 2002 Suzuki Covie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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