1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1986 Ford Capri

To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 101 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 225 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (113 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1986 Ford Capri
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model Giulietta Capri
Year Released 1960 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 101 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 113 Nm 95 Nm
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 86.1 mm
Top Speed 193 km/hour 177 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 957 kg 1182 kg
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2400 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 54 L


 

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