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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 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 440 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 (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |