1962 Ford Capri vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1963 Rover P5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P5 (119 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 767 kg more than 1962 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, 1963 Rover P5 (218 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Capri. (185 Nm). This means 1963 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Capri | 1963 Rover P5 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Capri | P5 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 119 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 218 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |