1975 Ford Capri vs. 1983 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 1983 Lancia Trevi is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Trevi (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Trevi should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Trevi weights approximately 122 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Trevi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Lancia Trevi (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Trevi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri. 1983 Lancia Trevi has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lancia Trevi will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1983 Lancia Trevi | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Trevi |
Year Released | 1975 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 52 L |