1986 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1984 Ford Capri

To start off, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 655 kg more than 1984 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 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Ferrari 412 GT 1984 Ford Capri
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 412 GT Capri
Year Released 1986 1984
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 2790 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 451 Nm 221 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 68.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.2:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 1230 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 120 L 58 L


 

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