1969 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 20 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 594 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2930 mm |
