1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2001 Ford 49

To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 427 kg more than 2001 Ford 49. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (305 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49.

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