1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 25 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 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 526 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 TR | Capri |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2548 cc |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |
