1963 Fiat 1300 vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 15 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1300.
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, 1963 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 1300 | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Capri |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |