1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 14 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 308 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 Stradale | Capri |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
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 | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 58 L |