1983 Fiat Regata vs. 1983 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Regata and 1983 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Regata. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 273 kg more than 1983 Fiat Regata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Regata, 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, 1983 Ford Capri (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Regata. (130 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Regata | 1983 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Regata | Capri |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
