1969 Ford Capri vs. 2008 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Kyron 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 918 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, 2008 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2008 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Capri | Kyron |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |