1983 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 125 kg more than 1983 Ford Capri.
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 Ford Capri (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Capri | 1982 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Falcon |
Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |