1969 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 5 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 44 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 (149 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Capri |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
