1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 131 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Capri |
Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |