1986 Ford Capri vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 8 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 102 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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1994 Plymouth Prowler 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. 1994 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Capri | Prowler |
Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 345 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1284 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 46 L |