2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 33 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 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 665 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, 2002 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 2002 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Catera | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Catera | Capri |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 41 L |