1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 7 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 941 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Capri |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 41 L |