Mk2 escort and Mk1 capri weight

[WiggyMK2]

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

[T3man]

The weight difference is about 100kg.

[WiggyMK2]

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

[T3man]

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.

[whooligan]

Originally Posted by T3man

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.

Thats about the the jist of it. The Capri has better straight line speed but the Escort is streets ahead in handling. From a standstill my RS2000 would tear strips of my Capri, but then again the RS has a fully worked pinto and the Capri is a stock V6 auto.

[irpacaus]

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.

[WiggyMK2]

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