Ford Consul Capri 1500

1963 Ford Consul Capri

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Ford Consul Capri 1500 - key facts

Ford Consul Capri 1500 Specifications
From	1962
Until	1964
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	14ft 2in	4m
Width	5ft 51/2in	1.66m
Kerb Weight	2087lb/0.932ton	947kg
Engine
Engine displacement	1498cc	91cu in
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	60bhp @ 4600rpm	59PS @ 4600rpm
Specific Output	40bhp/litre	0.66bhp/cu in
Torque Output	82lbft @ 2300rpm	111Nm @ 2300rpm
Specific Torque	74Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Zenith
Performance
Power to weight	64bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	13.8 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	21.4 seconds
Top speed	83mph	134km/h
Fuel consumption	26.5mpg	11km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Disc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual
Number of gears	4