1969 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1985 Ford RS 200 is newer by 16 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 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 136 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, 1985 Ford RS 200 (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1985 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 116 L |
