1974 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Humber Sceptre

To start off, both 1974 Ford Capri and 1974 Humber Sceptre were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 18 kg more than 1974 Humber Sceptre.

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 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Ford Capri 1974 Humber Sceptre
Make Ford Humber
Model Capri Sceptre
Year Released 1974 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1297 cc 1725 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 53 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 87 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 81.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 9.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1010 kg 992 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2510 mm


 

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