2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Capri would be higher. At 6,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 251 kg more than 1985 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri. 1985 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Capri |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6995 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
