1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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 (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 2300 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 2548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
