1969 Ford Capri vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 80 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 (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Capri | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |
