1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 500 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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, 1975 Ford Capri (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 500 | 1975 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Capri |
Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |