1975 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 14 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 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 103 kg more than 1989 Morgan Plus 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, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Capri | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |