1975 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 223 kg more than 1969 Morris Minor. 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 (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1969 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Capri | Minor |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
