1975 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Morgan 4
To start off, 1982 Morgan 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 185 kg more than 1982 Morgan 4.
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, 1982 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1982 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Capri | 4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |