1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (111 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 537 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (264 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Thunderbird | Capri |
Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 41 L |