1969 Ford Capri vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 30 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 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 190 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mahindra |
| Model | Capri | CL |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2040 mm |
