1969 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 695 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 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Capri | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2550 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2950 mm |
