1969 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1976 Avanti Avanti is newer by 7 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 475 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, 1976 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.

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