1966 Abarth OT vs. 1980 Ford Capri
To start off, 1980 Ford Capri is newer by 14 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 1,946 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Abarth OT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Capri weights approximately 285 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 | 1980 Ford Capri | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | OT | Capri |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1946 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2570 mm |