1979 Ford Capri vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 20 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Capri | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Capri | 4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |