1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 528 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1986 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Capri |
Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1538 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |