1995 Fiat Bravo vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1995 Fiat Bravo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Bravo. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 61 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Bravo, 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Bravo. (155 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Fiat Bravo | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Bravo | Capri |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 196 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 | 1164 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |