1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Avanti Avanti is newer by 2 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Avanti Avanti (187 HP) has 117 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 610 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, 1983 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 1983 Avanti Avanti 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. 1983 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Avanti Avanti | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Capri |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 58 L |