1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (54 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 395 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1974 Ford Capri (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Capri |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 784 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 57 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 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 | 590 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |