1983 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Vauxhall Nova

To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Nova is newer by 2 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 505 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1983 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Nova, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Nova. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Nova.

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