1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 13 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132. 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 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 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 132 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1103 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
