1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 19 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 586 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Fairlane | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Capri |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4089 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |