1962 Ford Capri vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 1990 Jaguar Kensington is newer by 28 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 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP) has 236 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 1962 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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Capri. (185 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Capri | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Capri | Kensington |
Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 295 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 433 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |