1969 Ford Capri vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 42 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 125 L |
