1986 Ford Capri vs. 2011 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2011 Jeep Liberty is newer by 25 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 839 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, 2011 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 2011 Jeep Liberty 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. 2011 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 2011 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Capri | Liberty |
Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1849 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4473 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 74 L |