1984 Audi Coupe vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1984 Audi Coupe and 1984 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Audi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi Coupe (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 Audi Coupe.
Because 1984 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 1984 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Audi Coupe, 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, 1984 Audi Coupe (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Audi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1984 Audi Coupe has manual transmission. 1984 Audi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Audi Coupe | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Capri |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |