2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Palio weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
Because 1969 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 1969 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Palio, 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, 1969 Ford Capri (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Capri |
Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 76.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |