1969 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1981 Suzuki Cervo is newer by 12 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 470 kg more than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. 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, 1969 Ford Capri (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1981 Suzuki Cervo | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Capri | Cervo |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2040 mm |