1969 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1971 Ford Maverick is newer by 2 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1971 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Maverick weights approximately 216 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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 (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1971 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Maverick |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1260 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 |