1954 Abarth Renault vs. 1969 Ford Capri

To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 115 kg more than 1954 Abarth Renault.

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.

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1954 Abarth Renault 1969 Ford Capri
Make Abarth Ford
Model Renault Capri
Year Released 1954 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 1593 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 109 HP 88 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 87.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 66 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 890 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 L 87 L