1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 405 kg more than 1957 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, 1978 Ford Capri (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
