1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (70 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 295 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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 (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Capri |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 65 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 58 L |