1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 280 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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, 1981 Ford Capri (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Capri |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |