1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 374 kg more than 1986 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (293 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Scorpio | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Scorpio | Capri |
Year Released | 1997 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 95 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1182 kg |