1970 Morris Oxford vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Oxford weights approximately 40 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Morris Oxford | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | Morris | Ford |
Model | Oxford | Capri |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |