1981 Ford Capri vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 185 kg more than 1956 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, 1981 Ford Capri (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Capri | Minor |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2190 mm |
