1945 Austin 16 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
