1969 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Isuzu 117
To start off, both 1969 Ford Capri and 1969 Isuzu 117 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Isuzu 117 (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1969 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 Isuzu 117 (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1969 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Capri | 117 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |