1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 206 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 124 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Capri |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |