1986 Ford Capri vs. 1983 Buick Century

To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (101 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Buick Century. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Century.

Because 1986 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Buick Century (224 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1983 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1983 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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