1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 171 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1800 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
