1985 Fiat Uno vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Fiat Uno is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Fiat Uno (106 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 165 kg more than 1985 Fiat Uno.
Because 1981 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 1981 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Uno, 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, 1985 Fiat Uno (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Fiat Uno | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Uno | Capri |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |