Audi Quattro (1980 – 1991) vs Ford Capri (1978 – 1986): specs compared
The Ford Capri is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 220 hp. The Audi Quattro is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 7.3 s. The Ford Capri has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 990 kg against 1,290 kg. The Audi Quattro dates from 1980 – 1991, the Ford Capri from 1978 – 1986.
| Specification |
Audi
Quattro
1980 – 1991
|
Ford
Capri
1978 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1980 – 1991 | 1978 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 25 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 hp | 57 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 285 Nm | 91 – 386 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 – 7.1 s | 7.3 – 19.8 s |
| Top speed | 222 – 230 km/h | 143 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.6 – 11.0 L/100 km | 7.9 – 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,402 mm | 4,379 – 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,339 mm | 1,323 – 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,563 – 2,570 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,290 – 1,380 kg | 990 – 1,330 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.