1956 Morris Minor vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 220 kg more than 1956 Morris Minor. 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, 1986 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morris Minor | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Morris | Ford |
Model | Minor | Capri |
Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2570 mm |