1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Ford Capri (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Capri |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |