1986 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Plymouth Acclaim

To start off, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim (141 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 172 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.

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, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim, 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, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim (232 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1989 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.

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