1949 Austin 16 vs. 1983 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1983 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, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1983 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 16 | Capri |
Year Released | 1949 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |