1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1980 Ford Capri
To start off, 1980 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Capri weights approximately 471 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1980 Ford Capri (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 500 | 1980 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Capri |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2570 mm |