1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 497 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Capri |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |