1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 26 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 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 457 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 21 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
