1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Ford Capri is newer by 18 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Capri weights approximately 190 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1976 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Capri |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 54 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2560 mm |
