1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 234 kg more than 1960 Fiat 600. 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, 1969 Ford Capri (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 600 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 41 L |
