1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (97 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 157 kg more than 1958 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, 1974 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Capri |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2570 mm |