1989 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Buick Century
To start off, 1989 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Buick Century. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Century.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1984 Buick Century (224 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Capri. (184 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Capri. 1984 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Capri | 1984 Buick Century | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Capri | Century |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 184 Nm | 224 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2662 mm |