1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1984 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 490 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Capri |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
