1982 Ford Capri vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1982 Ford Capri is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Oxford weights approximately 155 kg more than 1982 Ford Capri.
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, 1961 Morris Oxford (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Capri | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Capri | Oxford |
Year Released | 1982 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |