1981 Ford Probe vs. 1981 Ford Capri

To start off, both 1981 Ford Probe and 1981 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Probe weights approximately 180 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.

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, 1981 Ford Probe, 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, 1981 Ford Capri (220 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Probe. (148 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Probe. 1981 Ford Probe 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. 1981 Ford Probe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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