1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 330 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1000 | Capri |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2560 mm |