1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 73 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1975 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 1900 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 58 L |
