1997 Daewoo Prince vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1997 Daewoo Prince is newer by 16 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Daewoo Prince is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daewoo Prince (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daewoo Prince should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 250 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.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Daewoo Prince | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Prince | Capri |
Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4450 mm |