1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 252 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 (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Daimler Conquest. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1953 Daimler Conquest has manual transmission. 1953 Daimler Conquest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Daimler Conquest | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Daimler | Ford |
Model | Conquest | Capri |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2433 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |