1969 Ford Capri vs. 1962 Seat 1400
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1962 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Seat 1400 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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 Ford Capri (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1962 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Capri | 1400 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |