1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1104 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Buick Invicta | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Invicta | Capri |
Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |