1981 Ford Capri vs. 2012 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 336 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.

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