1978 Ford Capri vs. 1952 Morris Six
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1978 Ford Capri (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Six. (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1952 Morris Six | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Capri | Six |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
