1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 392 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTA | Capri |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1182 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |
