1975 Ford Capri vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 305 kg more than 1960 Morgan 4. 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, 1975 Ford Capri (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Capri | 4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |