1969 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 17 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 2,918 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 745 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, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Capri | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 74.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.6:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2880 mm |