1983 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 12 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 691 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Capri. (98 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Capri | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Capri | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
