1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (285 HP) has 215 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Capri |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4295 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 376 Nm | 117 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |