1969 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Lada 1600
To start off, 1978 Lada 1600 is newer by 9 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600.
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 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1978 Lada 1600 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Capri | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 39 L |
