1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 440 kg more than 1981 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 Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Fairlane | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Capri |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |