1959 Berkeley B vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley B would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 654 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B.
Because 1978 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley B | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | B | Capri |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2570 mm |