1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 553 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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, 1975 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1975 Ford Capri | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 595 | Capri |
Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1023 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 58 L |