1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 24 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 975 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Fleetwood | Capri |
Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2570 mm |