1969 Ford Capri vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster 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. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 269 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 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | Capri | Roadster |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2352 mm |