1969 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 365 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 Peugeot 505 (235 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Capri | 505 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 235 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |