2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 40 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 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 74 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 41 L |
