1962 Ford Capri vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1962 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1962 Ford Capri. 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, 1962 Ford Capri (185 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Capri | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Capri | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1884 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
