1975 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 677 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Capri | 109 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
