1969 Holden Brougham vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Brougham (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 450 kg more than 1985 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Brougham | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Brougham | Capri |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |