1969 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Mercury 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Cougar (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 340 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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, 1982 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Capri | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |
