2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Capri |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |