1969 Ford Capri vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 215 kg more than 1954 Morris Minor. 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, 1969 Ford Capri (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1954 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Capri | Minor |
Year Released | 1969 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2190 mm |