1984 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Rover 2600
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Rover 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rover 2600 would be higher. At 2,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Rover 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Rover 2600 (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Rover 2600 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rover 2600 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Rover 2600 (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Rover 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1977 Rover 2600 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. 1977 Rover 2600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Capri | 1977 Rover 2600 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Capri | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1348 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
