1969 Ford Capri vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 11 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1195 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. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Capri | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 107 L |
