2004 Fiat Doblo vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2004 Fiat Doblo is newer by 26 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 34 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Doblo. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 192 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, 2004 Fiat Doblo, 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Doblo | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Doblo | Capri |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |