1986 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 1984 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 1984 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Capri | Camaro |
Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |