1985 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Century weights approximately 420 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri. 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, 1981 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Capri | 1981 Buick Century | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Capri | Century |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |