1969 Ford Capri vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 129 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Exige |
Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 36 L |