2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 2006 Fiat Palio II is newer by 36 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 66 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 272 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, 2006 Fiat Palio II, 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Palio II | 1970 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio II | Capri |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1103 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 58 L |
