1969 Ford Capri vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 42 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 738 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 391 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 68 L |