1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1987 Ford Capri
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,311 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 990 kg more than 1987 Ford Capri.
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. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1987 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Capri |
Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4311 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |