1973 Fiat 125 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 72 kg more than 1973 Fiat 125. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 125. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 125 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | Capri |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1032 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 |