1990 Ford Sierra vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Sierra weights approximately 25 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1990 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Sierra | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Capri |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
