1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 50 kg more than 1970 Fiat 125.
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, 1970 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | Capri |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |