1969 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 3 kg more than 1985 Renault 5.
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 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1985 Renault 5 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Capri | 5 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |