1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 30 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1500 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1500 | Capri |
Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 68.5 mm |
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 | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 59 L |