1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 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 351 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 445 kg more than 1984 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari 512 M has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari 512 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 512 M | Capri |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1593 cc |
Horse Power | 423 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |