1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 241 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 (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1500 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
