1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1976 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Ford Capri is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Capri (54 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Capri weights approximately 464 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1976 Ford Capri (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 1976 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Capri |
Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 36 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2560 mm |