1969 Ford Capri vs. 1992 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 525 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Ford Capri 1992 Ford Falcon
Make Ford Ford
Model Capri Falcon
Year Released 1969 1992
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1499 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 74 HP 198 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 126 Nm 348 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3750 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 975 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2800 mm