1969 Ford Capri vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 34 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 793 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 75 L |