1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1977 Ford Capri
To start off, 1977 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Capri weights approximately 540 kg more than 1966 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, 1977 Ford Capri (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 595 | 1977 Ford Capri | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 595 | Capri |
Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |