1976 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1976 Ford Capri is newer by 17 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (67 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1976 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Capri | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Capri | 109 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
