1969 Ford Capri vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 417 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 2000 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Mustang |
Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |