1969 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1982 Pontiac Firebird 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac Firebird (168 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Pontiac Firebird (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1982 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Capri | Firebird |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |