1968 Humber Sceptre vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 18 kg more than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
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, 1968 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Humber Sceptre | 1985 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Humber | Ford |
| Model | Sceptre | Capri |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
