1969 Ford Capri vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 44 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), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1379 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | F-150 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 515 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3683 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 98 L |