1989 Austin Maestro vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Austin Maestro is newer by 4 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1989 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 95 kg more than 1989 Austin Maestro. 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, 1989 Austin Maestro, 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, 1985 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Austin Maestro | 1985 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Maestro | Capri |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 58 L |
