1968 Chrysler Newport vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Newport (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 960 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, 1968 Chrysler Newport (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Newport | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Newport | Capri |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 87 L |