1982 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1982 Ford Capri is newer by 13 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 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1982 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Capri weights approximately 6 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 (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Capri | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Capri |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
