1969 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon 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 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 454 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 Falcon (236 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1989 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 236 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |