1979 Ford Capri vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 165 kg more than 1957 Morris Minor. 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, 1979 Ford Capri (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Capri | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Capri | Minor |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2190 mm |
