1969 Ford Capri vs. 1980 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1980 Simca 2 Litres 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 210 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 | 1980 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Capri | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |