1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 14 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 (149 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Capri |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 91 L |