1971 Ford Capri vs. 1996 Fiat Siena
To start off, 1996 Fiat Siena is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Siena weights approximately 238 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Siena, 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Siena. (200 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 1996 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Capri | Siena |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 1910 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1300 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
