1984 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, both 1984 Ford Capri and 1984 Renault 25 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 75 kg more than 1984 Renault 25. 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 Renault 25, 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 (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1984 Renault 25 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Capri | 25 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 82 mm |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 34 L |