1969 Ford Capri vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 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 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 382 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 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Capri | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2650 mm |
