1970 Buick Centurion vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Buick Centurion is newer by 1 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 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 965 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Centurion | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Centurion | Capri |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7467 cc | 2550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2570 mm |