1986 Ford Capri vs. 2003 Ford 427
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 17 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 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 510 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 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, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 2003 Ford 427 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. 2003 Ford 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Capri | 2003 Ford 427 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | 427 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 582 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 704 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
