1987 Buick Riviera vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1987 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Riviera (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Riviera weights approximately 491 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Riviera, 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, 1987 Buick Riviera (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Riviera | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Capri |
Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |