1973 Fiat 128 vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1973 Fiat 128 and 1973 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 128 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 128 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 155 kg more than 1973 Fiat 128.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ford Capri (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 128 | 1973 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 128 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2570 mm |
