1967 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lancia Fulvia (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 62 kg more than 1967 Lancia Fulvia.
Because 1974 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lancia Fulvia. (120 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lancia Fulvia. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1967 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1967 Lancia Fulvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lancia Fulvia | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Fulvia | Capri |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2570 mm |
