1972 Fiat Dino vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat Dino weights approximately 338 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, 1972 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat Dino | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | Capri |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |