1977 Ford Capri vs. 1966 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1977 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Capri (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Capri weights approximately 210 kg more than 1966 Innocenti A 40. 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 (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Capri | 1966 Innocenti A 40 | |
Make | Ford | Innocenti |
Model | Capri | A 40 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2220 mm |