1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 300 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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. 1984 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GP 159 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1010 kg |
