1977 Ford Capri vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1977 Ford Capri is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Oxford (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 57 kg more than 1977 Ford Capri. 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, 1956 Morris Oxford (106 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Capri. (86 Nm). This means 1956 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Capri | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Capri | Oxford |
Year Released | 1977 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 106 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |