1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 1,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Abarth 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Abarth 1500 (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Abarth 1500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 120 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500.
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:
| 1952 Abarth 1500 | 1979 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2570 mm |
