1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 14 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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 (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Junior | Capri |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |
