1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 338 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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 (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Capri |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 41 L |
