1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 144 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Capri |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2610 mm |
