1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1977 Ford Capri
To start off, 1977 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Ford Capri. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Capri weights approximately 80 kg more than 1970 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, both vehicles can yield 87 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1977 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Capri |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |