1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1995 Ford Tracer

To start off, 1995 Ford Tracer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1995 Ford Tracer. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 935 kg more than 1995 Ford Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Chevrolet Caprice 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 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Tracer, 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 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Tracer. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Tracer. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Tracer has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Tracer 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.

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