1984 Ford Capri vs. 1983 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lancia Trevi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lancia Trevi would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Trevi (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Trevi should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Trevi weights approximately 135 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.
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, 1983 Lancia Trevi, 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, 1983 Lancia Trevi (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Trevi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1983 Lancia Trevi 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. 1983 Lancia Trevi will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1983 Lancia Trevi | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Trevi |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 52 L |