2001 Fiat Duna vs. 1978 Ford Capri

To start off, 2001 Fiat Duna is newer by 23 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 102 kg more than 2001 Fiat Duna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2001 Fiat Duna, 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 (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Duna.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Fiat Duna 1978 Ford Capri
Make Fiat Ford
Model Duna Capri
Year Released 2001 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1698 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 105 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.2 mm 86.1 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1032 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2570 mm


 

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