1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 14 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 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 285 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 512 M | Capri |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2792 cc |
Horse Power | 423 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |