1982 Audi 80 vs. 1982 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1982 Audi 80 and 1982 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Audi 80 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1982 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Capri weights approximately 60 kg more than 1982 Audi 80.
Because 1982 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 1982 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Audi 80, 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, 1982 Audi 80 (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Audi 80 | 1982 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | 80 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
