1984 Ford Capri vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. 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 70 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 220 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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Capri | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | Capri | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
