1975 Ford LTD vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 6 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 875 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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford LTD | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | LTD | Capri |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 88 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2570 mm |