1969 Ford Capri vs. 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero is newer by 38 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 6,350 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,183 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 1041 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero weights approximately 206 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, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,483 Nm @ 6150 RPM) has 1262 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
| Make | Ford | SSC |
| Model | Capri | Ultimate Aero |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2548 cc | 6350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 1183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 1483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 437 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1090 mm |
