1969 Ford Capri vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 41 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 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 746 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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva, 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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva 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. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Ford Capri | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Capri | Captiva |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 100 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 65 L |