Performance Review: Ford Capri 2000 GT - [1969]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ford Capri Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ford Capri 2000 GT is the 4 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1969. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 SS and the 1969 McLaren M6 GT 5.7 V8.This particular Ford Capri has a 1996cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V4's includes the 1998 Audi TT 1.8T 180

The Capri shares its Petrol V4 engine configuration with the likes of the 1998 Audi TT 1.8T 180 and the If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Capri's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1003 kgs (2211 lbs) this makes the Ford Capri 2000 GT in the same weight category as the 2014 Abarth 695 Biposto 1.4 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Ford Capri shares the same bhp with the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp)

In terms of power the 1996cc 8V V4 engine produces 93 bhp (69 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp) or the 2013 Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC (118 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V4 throws out 104 lb-ft (141.0 Nm) @ 3600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2013 Caterham 7 160/165 0.7L Turbo (79 lb-ft) or the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (118 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ford Capri you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1987 Citroen AX GT 1.4 (117.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Capri.

The Ford Capri has a Power to weight ratio of 92.7 bhp per ton and 103.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1969 Capri competing with the 1987 Citroen AX GT 1.4 (117.7 bhp per ton) or the 2003 Volkswagen-VW Golf 2.0 FSI (117.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ford Capri generating around 103.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1988 Porsche 944 2.7 (128.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1979 Peugeot 505 2.2 GTi Turbo (128.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 10.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.0 secs, this made the Ford Capri 2000 GT as fast as the 2013 Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC (10.60 secs) the 1974 Vauxhall-Opel Manta GT/E 1.9 8v (10.60 secs) the 1971 Bentley Corniche 6.8 V8 Convertible (10.60 secs) the or the 1968 Vauxhall-Opel GT 1900 (10.60 secs). This Ford Capri 2000 GT is also faster than the 1968 Vauxhall-Opel Viva GT 2.0L (10.70 secs) the 2002 Ford KA Street KA (10.80 secs) the 1984 Talbot Samba Rallye 1.2 (10.80 secs) the and the 1963 Ford Falcon 1st Gen Sports Hardtop 260 V8 4-Speed (10.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Capri and the 1993 BMW 8 Series 840Ci 4.0 V8 2d Auto

When talking about the performance of the Ford Capri on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 18.2 secs @ 75.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1993 BMW 8 Series 840Ci 4.0 V8 2d Auto (18.17 secs), the 1990 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo (18.17 secs), and the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps Sportshift (18.17 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1969 version of the Ford Capri 2000 GT has a maximum speed of 106mph.

Top Speed of the 1969 Capri equals the 2007 Mazda 2 1.5 Sport (117 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1969 Ford Capri 2000 GT then how about the 2007 Mazda 2 1.5 Sport (117 mph), the 1983 Vauxhall-Opel Nova 1.6i GTE (117 mph), or the 1982 Ford Granada 2.8i V6 (117 mph).

Related Links:

1969 Capri Rivals List.

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