1981 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 27 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1626 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |