1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1400 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1400 | Capri |
Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |