1969 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick 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 Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick 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 Maverick | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
