1982 Ford Capri vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1996 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1982 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 260 kg more than 1982 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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Capri | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Capri | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
