1987 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 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 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Camaro (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster 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, 1987 Chevrolet Camaro (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Chevrolet Camaro | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Capri |
Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |