1990 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 21 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1259 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, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Capri |
Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2570 mm |