1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1977 Ford Capri
To start off, 1977 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Capri weights approximately 320 kg more than 1974 Fiat 133. 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, 1977 Ford Capri (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 133 | 1977 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 133 | Capri |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 842 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2560 mm |