1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 26 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 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, 1985 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000. 1985 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1000 | Capri |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |