1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 260 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. 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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600. 1979 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1979 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |
