1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 100 kg more than 1951 Fiat 1400. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
