1969 Ford Capri vs. 1966 Steyr 500

To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Steyr 500 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 104 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 560 kg more than 1966 Steyr 500. 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 (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 500.

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