1966 Abarth OT vs. 1970 Ford Capri

To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth OT would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth OT (185 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 393 kg more than 1966 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:

1966 Abarth OT 1970 Ford Capri
Make Abarth Ford
Model OT Capri
Year Released 1966 1970
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 1946 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 185 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 93.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 72.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.9:1
Top Speed 245 km/hour 196 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 710 kg 1103 kg
Vehicle Length 3670 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2020 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 29 L 58 L


 

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