1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 286 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1100 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Capri |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 118 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |