1986 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Maserati Royale

To start off, both 1986 Ford Capri and 1986 Maserati Royale were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,929 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati Royale (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati Royale should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati Royale weights approximately 930 kg more than 1986 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. 1986 Maserati Royale 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. 1986 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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