1983 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Fiero (92 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1983 Ford Capri. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 276 kg more than 1983 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, 1984 Pontiac Fiero (182 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Capri. (98 Nm). This means 1984 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Capri. 1984 Pontiac Fiero has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Capri | 1984 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Capri | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 92 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2380 mm |
