1985 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 16 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 919 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, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 412 GT | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 412 GT | Capri |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 91 L |
