2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1969 Ford Capri

To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 35 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 860 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.

Because 1969 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (339 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.

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2004 Chrysler Town & Country 1969 Ford Capri
Make Chrysler Ford
Model Town & Country Capri
Year Released 2004 1969
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3786 cc 2294 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 215 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 199 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87 mm 60.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1040 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1380 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 41 L