1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (54 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Ford Capri (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1400 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1400 | Capri |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |