What Ford replaced the Capri?
Christopher Anderson
Published Feb 12, 2026
What Ford replaced the Capri?
Ford Probe
The Ford Probe that arrived in the late 80s is considered the Capri’s replacement by many, but we think you’ll agree that its design isn’t quite a match for that of the legendary Capri.
When did Ford Capris come out?
50 years on, we look back at what made it great. The Ford Capri was designed as the European equivalent of the Ford Mustang. First unveiled to the public in 1969, it was marketed as a cheap, fast and fun two-plus-two coupe, aimed at the blue-collar working man.
Who made the Capri?
Ford Europe
Mercury Capri
| Capri Mercury Capri | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Europe (1970–1978) Mercury (Ford) (1979–1986) Ford Australia (1991–1994) |
| Production | 1970–1977 1979–1986 1991–1994 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (1970–1977) Pony car (1979–1986) Roadster (1991–1994) |
Is the Ford Capri coming back?
Overall, Ford managed to move some 1.9 million units of the Capri in its lifetime, so it is considered one of Ford’s more impressive and successful models….
| Engine | 2.3-liter engine four-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Torque | 350 LB-FT |
| Weight | 3,458 Lbs |
| 0 to 60 mph | 4.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 165 mph |
What was the Ford Capri called in America?
Mercury Capri
From 1989 to 1994 Ford Australia reused the Capri name for an unrelated two-door convertible sports car, coded the SA30. The new model was exported to the United States, where it was marketed as the Mercury Capri.
What is the best Ford Capri to buy?
So here, in reverse order, is the top five.
- Zakspeed Capri.
- RS3100 Race Car.
- RS2600 Race Car.
- 4×4 Rallycross Capris.
- Tickford Capri. Mini-Aston or Mk3 from Hell — either way the Tickford was a talking point, dividing opinion up and down the country…
What was the Ford Capri called in the USA?
What is the capital of Capri?
Capri is part of the region of Campania, Metropolitan City of Naples. The town of Capri is a comune and the island’s main population centre. The island has two harbours, Marina Piccola and Marina Grande (the main port of the island)….Capri.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Pop. density | 1,170/km2 (3030/sq mi) |
What happened to the Ford Capri?
In October 1976, the only UK plant producing Capris, Ford’s Halewood plant stopped production, and all production of the Capri was moved to the Cologne factory in Germany. 1977 was the last year that Capris were made for the US market with 513.500 cars sold in the year.
What did Ford replace the Cortina with?
Ford Sierra
The new Taunus/Cortina used the doors and some panels from the 1970 Taunus. It was replaced in 1982 by the Ford Sierra.
Are Ford Capris reliable?
Built in vast numbers, all Capri engines are well served parts-wise and reasonably durable.
Are Ford Capris going up in value?
‘Capris that are special or particularly well preserved are going up rapidly, as are all fast Fords from the 1970s and 1980s – they are really are dynamite for the market at the moment.
