1969 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1970 Ford GT 40 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 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 6 kg more than 1970 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 (149 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 125 L |