1950 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 230 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Capri |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |