1969 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 260 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Sierra (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Sierra |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |