1969 Ford Capri vs. 1952 Morris Six
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 236 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Ford Capri (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Six. (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1952 Morris Six | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Capri | Six |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1700 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 40 L |
