Ford Consul Capri 1500
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Ford Consul Capri 1500 - key facts
- First introduced in 1962, the Ford Consul Capri 1500 ended production in 1964.
- The 4 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 60 bhp.
- The maximum speed of the Ford Consul Capri 1500 was 83 mph.
| 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 | |







