1985 Ford Capri vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Capri would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1985 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri. 2011 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Capri | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | F-350 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 132 L |