1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 463 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri. 1973 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 130 | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Capri |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |