1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 26 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 352 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, 1986 Ford Capri (95 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (45 Nm). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Capri |
Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 95 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1182 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |