1969 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 13 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 715 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Capri | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |