1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Viper weights approximately 264 kg more than 1981 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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Dodge Viper | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Capri |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 59 L |