1986 Buick Regal vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 5 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 480 kg more than 1981 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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 1986 Buick Regal 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. 1986 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Capri |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
