1972 Chrysler 160 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1972 Chrysler 160 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 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, both vehicles can yield 125 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chrysler 160 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 160 | Capri |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |