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16-06-2006, 06:29 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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hey everyone,
I was wondering if anyone knows what the weight difference between a mk2 escort and a mk1 capri would be? Both with 2 litre pinto engines. I'm just curious as i am considering ether for my next car. Cheers, WiggyMK2 |
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16-06-2006, 08:02 PM
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The weight difference is about 100kg.
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17-06-2006, 08:08 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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cheers T3 man. The weight difference would probably give the esky the acelleration speed advantage then? Sorry about the newbie questions its just that i havent driven ether of the car types as and dont know the handling characteristics etc
cheers, WiggyMK2 |
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18-06-2006, 10:54 AM
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The Escort will have both accelleration and handling advantages over the 2L Capri. I have an RS 2000 and a GT 3000 Capri. Naturally there is no comparison in acceleration with the 3L but the Escort still handles the better. The Capri gets more looks - it's amazing how many young people notice it and actually know quite a bit about them.
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18-06-2006, 04:56 PM
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18-06-2006, 08:46 PM
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I think the orignal stated wiht for a 3.0l mk1 capri was 1060kg and the 1600cc was about 980kg. Don't know if if that was dry or wet though.
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20-06-2006, 06:42 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Thanks for your replies guys. It has made my decision quite a bit easier :eclipsee_ I think i'm gonna go escort. Ive always loved the look of the 2 doors.
Cheers WiggyMK2 |
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Mk2 escort and Mk1 capri weight
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