1974 Ford Capri vs. 1952 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1952 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 10 kg more than 1952 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, 1952 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1952 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Capri | Oxford |
Year Released | 1974 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |