1978 Ford Capri vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 236 kg more than 2000 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Capri | 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |