1977 Fiat 127 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1977 Fiat 127 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 127 (70 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 127 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 235 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127.
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, 1974 Ford Capri (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (83 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 127 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 127 | Capri |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1047 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2560 mm |