1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 Ford Capri
To start off, 1962 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Capri weights approximately 133 kg more than 1961 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, 1962 Ford Capri (185 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1962 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Capri |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
