1969 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, both 1969 Ford Capri and 1969 Lotus Europa were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 354 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Ford Capri (149 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Europa |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1470 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 103 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 612 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 45 L |