1972 Ford Capri vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1972 Ford Capri is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Capri weights approximately 213 kg more than 1955 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, 1972 Ford Capri (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Capri | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Capri | Minor |
Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2190 mm |