1952 Fiat 1900 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1900. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1900 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Capri |
Year Released | 1952 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |