Ford Capri 1989–1994 car dimensions: 4219 mm long, 1641 mm wide and 1280 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,048 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 243 litres.
The cabin is a simple 2+2 layout with small rear seats suitable for occasional use or bags. Power windows and mirrors are common, along with a basic radio-cassette. Air conditioning is available on many examples and standard on higher grades. Cruise control appears on upper trims like the XR2 and later SE models. Driver airbag is fitted on US-market cars from the start, with passenger airbag added for 1994. Four-wheel disc brakes are standard across the range. No advanced driver aids are fitted.
Boot space is modest at around 243 litres with the top up. Folding rear seats open a larger platform for extra bags, making weekend luggage for two more practical than a pure two-seater.
Towing capacity is listed as zero. This is a lightweight convertible roadster not set up for trailer work. Sport suspension is fitted on XR2 and Clubsprint grades for sharper handling.
The cabin offers supportive front bucket seats with quality fabric upholstery and manual height plus lumbar adjustment on the driver seat. Power windows and mirrors are standard. Air conditioning is optional on the base model and standard on the XR2. Rear seats are small jump seats for occasional use. An optional removable hardtop is available. Leather seating appears on some later grades. Noise levels rise with the soft top up.
Unleaded petrol fuel.
Four-wheel disc brakes standard.
Driver-side airbag standard on US models. passenger airbag added for 1994.
No antilock brakes available.
Oil and filter change every 3000 miles or 3 months under severe conditions.
Worse than average crash protection in Used Car Safety Ratings.
The car runs on unleaded petrol. EPA figures show around 22 city and 28 highway mpg for the base engine, or 23 city and 28 highway for the turbo. Tank capacity is 11.1 gallons.
Mazda-sourced engines prove durable with regular oil changes. Follow the severe schedule of every 3000 miles or 3 months if trips are short or dusty. otherwise every 7500 miles. Check for top leaks and worn mounts during ownership.
Standard safety includes four-wheel disc brakes, power steering, and a driver airbag on North American cars. No ABS was offered. Australian models lacked airbags. Crash protection rates worse than average. An optional hardtop meets roof crush standards.
Keep the soft top maintained against stitching rot, tears, and window fogging. The mechanicals need little beyond fluids and filters if serviced on time. Parts remain available through Mazda channels.
Length 4219 mm, Width 1641 mm, Height 1280 mm, Wheelbase 2405 mm (Capri 1989–1994)
Sources: manufacturer data, Wikipedia Ford Capri and carfolio.com, carsales.com.au and carsguide.com.au, tradeuniquecars.com.au.