1969 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 26 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Commodore weights approximately 335 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, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1995 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Capri | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |
