1981 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Morgan 4

To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 530 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4. 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 (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.

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