1952 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 210 kg more than 1981 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:
1952 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Capri |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 68.5 mm |
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 | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |