1969 Ford Capri vs. 1993 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1993 Ford Aerostar is newer by 24 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 370 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, 1993 Ford Aerostar (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1993 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |
