1982 Fiat Abarth vs. 1982 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1982 Fiat Abarth and 1982 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Fiat Abarth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat Abarth (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1982 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Abarth should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat Abarth weights approximately 150 kg more than 1982 Ford Capri. 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, 1982 Fiat Abarth (215 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat Abarth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat Abarth | 1982 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Abarth | Capri |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |