1969 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2008 Kia Cee'd is newer by 39 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 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Cee'd (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 415 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.
Because 1969 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cee'd, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Ford Capri (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2008 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Capri | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 74.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1399 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 53 L |