1989 Ford Capri vs. 1997 Plymouth Voyager

To start off, 1997 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 8 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 708 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Plymouth Voyager.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Ford Capri 1997 Plymouth Voyager
Make Ford Plymouth
Model Capri Voyager
Year Released 1989 1997
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 134 HP 131 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 183 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4900 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1092 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2880 mm


 

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