1969 Ford Capri vs. 1965 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 140 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. 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 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1965 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Cortina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 58.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |