1975 Fiat 131 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 131 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri.
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, 1986 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 131. 1986 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 131 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Capri |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |