1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1985 Ford Capri

To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 425 kg more than 1956 Abarth 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, 1985 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Abarth 600 1985 Ford Capri
Make Abarth Ford
Model 600 Capri
Year Released 1956 1985
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 746 cc 1593 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 41 HP 72 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 54 Nm 119 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 61 mm 87.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 64 mm 66 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 585 kg 1010 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1390 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 L 58 L


 

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