1969 Fiat 124 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 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 75 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124.
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, 1969 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Capri |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |