1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 13 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat 131 weights approximately 75 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 (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat 131 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Capri |
Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1365 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |