1972 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Vega 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 30 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 Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 1972 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Vega | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Vega | Capri |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 58.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2570 mm |