1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1983 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 28 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, 1983 Ford Capri (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 635 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, 1983 Ford Capri (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1983 Ford Capri | |
Make | Daimler | Ford |
Model | One-O-Four | Capri |
Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3468 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |