1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 11 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 491 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick LeSabre | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Capri |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |