1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 13 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 130 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Capri |
Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |