1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Buick Centurion is newer by 5 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 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1065 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Centurion | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Centurion | Capri |
Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2570 mm |