1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 885 kg more than 1978 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Capri |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2570 mm |