1969 Ford Capri vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 301 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri.
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 Falcon (520 Nm) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 2010 Ford Falcon 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 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 141 Nm | 520 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 68 L |