1968 Fiat Dino vs. 1982 Ford Capri
To start off, 1982 Ford Capri is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 405 kg more than 1982 Ford Capri.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat Dino | 1982 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | Capri |
Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |