1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 380 kg more than 1961 Abarth 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, 1973 Ford Capri (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1973 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 595 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
