1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (87 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 1 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra, 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, 1978 Ford Capri (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Tempra | Capri |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |