1969 Ford Capri vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri 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 30 more horse power than 1997 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1997 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 164 kg more than 1997 Morgan 4. 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 (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Capri | 4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |