1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina 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 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina.
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 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Cortina | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Capri |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 68 L |