1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1972 Ford Capri
To start off, 1972 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1972 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1972 Ford Capri | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1600 | Capri |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1305 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |