1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 640 kg more than 1960 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Capri |
Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 68.5 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 203 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 | 590 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 58 L |