2010 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 2010 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 26 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 340 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, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2010 Ascari KZ1 has manual transmission. 2010 Ascari KZ1 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.
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2010 Ascari KZ1 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ascari | Ford |
Model | KZ1 | Capri |
Year Released | 2010 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 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 | 1350 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2570 mm |