1969 Ford Capri vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1800 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 115 L |
