1963 Fiat 2300 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 2300 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri. 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, 1963 Fiat 2300 (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 2300 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 2300 | Capri |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |