1988 Renault 21 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1988 Renault 21 is newer by 4 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 21 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 55 kg more than 1988 Renault 21.
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, 1988 Renault 21, 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, 1988 Renault 21 (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 21 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Renault 21 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | 21 | Capri |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |