1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 491 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, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Capri |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 91 L |
