1969 Ford Capri vs. 1971 NSU Ro 80
To start off, 1971 NSU Ro 80 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 1,990 cc, 1971 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 235 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.
Because 1969 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1971 NSU Ro 80 | |
Make | Ford | NSU |
Model | Capri | Ro 80 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |