1946 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 338 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1973 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Capri |
Year Released | 1946 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |