1964 Abarth OT vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1971 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth OT would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Capri weights approximately 272 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth OT | 1971 Ford Capri | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | OT | Capri |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |