1969 Ford Capri vs. 1996 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1996 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 27 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 44 kg more than 1996 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1996 Italdesign Nazca | |
Make | Ford | Italdesign |
Model | Capri | Nazca |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |