1986 Ford Capri vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 11 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 303 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, 1997 Kia Potentia (186 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Capri | Potentia |
Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 186 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1485 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2720 mm |