1970 Ford Capri vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 103 kg more than 1949 Morris Oxford. 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Capri | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |
