1952 Austin A vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 985 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A | Capri |
Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2570 mm |