1990 Eagle Summit vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1990 Eagle Summit is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Eagle Summit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Eagle Summit (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Summit should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Eagle Summit weights approximately 40 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Summit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Eagle Summit (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Eagle Summit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Eagle Summit | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Eagle | Ford |
Model | Summit | Capri |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2570 mm |