1966 Abarth OT vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 18 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. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth OT (185 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 300 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. 1984 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1966 Abarth OT has manual transmission. 1966 Abarth OT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth OT | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | OT | Capri |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1946 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1010 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 58 L |
