2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 25 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 44 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | F-350 | Capri |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 58 L |