1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1956 Ford F
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford F would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford F (156 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford F should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford F weights approximately 326 kg more than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. 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. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford F has manual transmission. 1956 Ford F will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1956 Ford F | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | F |
Year Released | 1983 | 1956 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 4458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2046 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3000 mm |