1955 Fiat 600 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 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 332 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
