1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 695 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 68.5 mm |
| 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 | 535 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 59 L |
