1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1983 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 185 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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, 1983 Ford Capri (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1983 Ford Capri | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 2200 | Capri |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |