1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 430 kg more than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000.
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, 1978 Ford Capri (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Mono 1000 | Capri |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |