1989 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Saab 9000
To start off, both 1989 Ford Capri and 1989 Saab 9000 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Saab 9000 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1989 Ford Capri. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Saab 9000 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Saab 9000 (212 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Capri. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Capri | 1989 Saab 9000 | |
Make | Ford | Saab |
Model | Capri | 9000 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |