1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 360 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (85 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Capri |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |