1969 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1979 Lotus Eclat is newer by 10 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 75 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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1979 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Eclat |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2490 mm |