1969 Ford Capri vs. 1973 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1973 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Fulvia (90 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 3 kg more than 1973 Lancia Fulvia.
Because 1969 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. (114 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1973 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 69.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2340 mm |