1990 Cadillac Allante vs. 1989 Ford Capri
To start off, 1990 Cadillac Allante is newer by 1 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 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 510 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. 1990 Cadillac Allante 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. 1990 Cadillac Allante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Cadillac Allante | 1989 Ford Capri | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Allante | Capri |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4087 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |