1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 74 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 (149 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Capri |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 91 L |
