1969 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 505 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 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 195 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, 1969 Ford Capri (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1985 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Capri | 505 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2550 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |