1969 Ford Capri vs. 1995 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1995 TVR Griffith 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 TVR Griffith weights approximately 94 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 TVR Griffith (374 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1995 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1995 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Capri | Griffith |
Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 374 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 57 L |