Which Aston Martin Tickford Capri Version Should You Buy?
The Aston Martin Tickford Capri catalogue contains only one choice: the 5.3 MT from the model’s sole generation, produced from 1982 to 1985 as a Coupe. There are no alternative generations, body types, engines, transmissions, or power outputs in the supplied data.
The Aston Martin Tickford Capri catalogue contains only one choice: the 5.3 MT from the model’s sole generation, produced from 1982 to 1985 as a Coupe. There are no alternative generations, body types, engines, transmissions, or power outputs in the supplied data. Choosing one therefore depends on whether its specific combination suits you: a 5,340 cc Gasoline V-shaped 8-cylinder engine producing 208 hp and 280 Nm, a 6-speed Manual gearbox, RWD, and a kerb weight of 1,080 kg.
Aston Martin Tickford Capri generations compared
Only the 1 generation is listed. It ran from 1982 to 1985 and was offered as a Coupe with one version, 5.3 MT. No restyling or second generation appears in the data, so there is no later Tickford Capri here with which to compare changes in engine output, performance, weight, suspension, or equipment.
This also means searches such as “Ford Capri Aston Martin Tickford” do not lead to multiple catalogue specifications in this dataset: the buying decision remains focused on the single 5.3 MT. Its production period matches that of the generation, from 1982 to 1985.
Tickford Capri engine and specs
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel type | Cylinders | Layout | Valves per cylinder | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 MT | 208 hp (153 kW) | 280 Nm at 3,200 rpm | 5,340 cc | Gasoline | 8 | V-shaped | 2 | No | 6-speed Manual | RWD |
The 5.3 MT develops approximately 39.0 hp per litre, calculated from its 208 hp output and 5,340 cc displacement. Its specific torque is approximately 52.4 Nm per litre, based on 280 Nm and the same displacement.
Engine speed at maximum power is not measured. The engine location, fuel system, compression ratio, and bore-and-stroke measurements are also not measured. The specified fuel is 95.
There is no turbocharged alternative in the supplied catalogue data. Although buyers may search for an “Aston Martin Tickford Capri turbo,” the listed 5.3 MT has boost recorded as No. A turbo configuration must therefore not be assumed from the model name or from sale advertisements.
Tickford Capri performance and economy
The 5.3 MT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and has a maximum speed of 234 km/h. Because it is the only listed version, these figures cannot be weighed against a slower, faster, or differently geared Tickford Capri within this catalogue.
The power-to-weight calculation is more useful when assessing what the specification offers. With 208 hp and a kerb weight of 1,080 kg, the 5.3 MT has approximately 192.6 hp per tonne. Expressed as weight per unit of power, it carries approximately 5.19 kg per hp.
City fuel consumption is not measured. Highway fuel consumption is not measured, and combined fuel consumption is not measured. CO₂ emissions and environmental class are likewise not measured. Consequently, an mpg figure cannot be calculated from the supplied data, and no economy comparison between versions is possible.
Tickford Capri dimensions, weight, and chassis specs
The 5.3 MT has a kerb weight of 1,080 kg and a gross weight of 1,430 kg. The difference between those figures is 350 kg. Ground clearance is 127 mm, while fuel-tank capacity is 113 litres.
Wheel sizes are not measured. Overall length, width, height, and wheelbase are also not measured in the available data, so they cannot be used to compare examples or assess garage fit.
The front suspension is Independent, spring, while the rear suspension is Dependent, spring. Both the front and rear brakes are listed as Disc. There is no second version with a different suspension or braking specification in the dataset.
Tickford Capri price, reliability, and problems
Aston Martin Tickford Capri price data is not measured, and no cars-for-sale information is included. It is therefore impossible to say from these specifications what the 5.3 MT should cost or whether one advertisement represents better value than another.
Reliability is not measured, and model-specific problems are not measured. The data provides no service history, condition records, failure rates, or ownership costs. Those factors may distinguish individual cars far more than specification does, but they cannot be ranked here without evidence.
Which Tickford Capri version to buy
Choose the 5.3 MT if you want the specification represented by this catalogue: a 1982–1985 Coupe with a naturally aspirated configuration recorded as boost No, a 5,340 cc Gasoline V-shaped 8-cylinder engine, 208 hp, 280 Nm, a 6-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD. Its headline numerical case is a 6.4-second 0–100 km/h time, a 234 km/h maximum speed, approximately 192.6 hp per tonne, and approximately 5.19 kg per hp.
There is no “extra money buys” comparison to make from the supplied data because there is no higher-output, turbocharged, automatic, or later-generation alternative listed—and price is not measured. For the same reason, no version wins on economy, practicality, or reliability: those comparisons require figures that are not present.
The practical buying conclusion is simple. The 5.3 MT is not merely the preferred version among several catalogue entries; it is the only documented version. The meaningful decision is whether its exact figures meet your requirements, followed by an assessment of the individual car’s price, condition, and history using evidence outside this specification dataset.