1946 Austin 16 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 240 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, 1969 Ford Capri (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 41 L |
