1974 Ford Capri vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 116 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Ford Capri (87 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Capri | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Capri | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1126 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
