1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 298 kg more than 1955 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 1100 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Capri |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |