1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Ford Capri (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Capri |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 76.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |