1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (53 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 115 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Capri |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2570 mm |