1996 Fiat Marea vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 26 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, 1996 Fiat Marea (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Marea weights approximately 152 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Fiat Marea, 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Marea | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Marea | Capri |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |