2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 22 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1242 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Capri |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 58 L |
