1980 Fiat 131 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1980 Fiat 131 is newer by 6 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (71 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 44 kg more than 1980 Fiat 131. 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, 1974 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 131. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 131 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 131 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
