1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 220 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1948 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1948 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Fiat 500 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Capri |
Year Released | 1948 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |