2006 Ford GT vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 2006 Ford GT 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford GT weights approximately 290 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 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford GT | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT | Capri |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |
