1969 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1982 Ford Cougar is newer by 13 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Cougar weights approximately 496 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. 1982 Ford Cougar 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. 1982 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1982 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Cougar |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |