1955 Fiat 1400 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1986 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, 1955 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm). This means 1955 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1986 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1400 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
