1969 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 37 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 647 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Capri | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 58 L |
