1974 Abarth 124 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1974 Abarth 124 and 1974 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Abarth 124 (126 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Abarth 124 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 162 kg more than 1974 Abarth 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Abarth 124 (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Abarth 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Abarth 124 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1032 kg |
