1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 711 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, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Capri |
Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 91 L |