1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus 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 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 53 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 71 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, 1969 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Capri |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |