1978 Fiat 127 vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 385 kg more than 1978 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat 127, 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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 127. 1979 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 127 | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 127 | Capri |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2570 mm |