1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 914 kg more than 1969 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, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (259 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Daimler | Ford |
Model | One-O-Four | Capri |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3468 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |