1989 Ford Capri vs. 1992 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1992 Ford Corsair is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1992 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Corsair weights approximately 38 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri.
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 Ford Capri (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Capri | 1992 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Corsair |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |