1969 Ford Capri vs. 1990 Vauxhall Nova

To start off, 1990 Vauxhall Nova is newer by 21 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, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 235 kg more than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Vauxhall Nova, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Nova.

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