1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1987 Citroen Mehari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 435 kg more than 1987 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen Mehari, 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, 1984 Ford Capri (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen Mehari | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Mehari | Capri |
Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |