1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 202 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Capri |
Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |