1969 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 330 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |