1961 Fiat 1500 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1500. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 105 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1500. 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, 1981 Ford Capri (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1500. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1500 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 58 L |
