1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (106 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 484 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
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, 1974 Ford Capri (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2560 mm |
