1984 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Pontiac 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Pontiac 1000 would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 10 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 Ford Capri (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (99 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Capri | 1982 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Capri | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2400 mm |
