1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 63 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Capri |
Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 95 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1182 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 54 L |