1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1986 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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Fiat 1500 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1500 | Capri |
Year Released | 1949 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2570 mm |