1955 Abarth 208 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 208 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 208 (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 208 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 120 kg more than 1955 Abarth 208.
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:
| 1955 Abarth 208 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2570 mm |
