1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 411 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Capri |
Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 41 L |