1984 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Ford Fiesta

To start off, both 1984 Ford Capri and 1984 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 225 kg more than 1984 Ford Fiesta. 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, 1984 Ford Fiesta, 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 Ford Capri (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta.

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