1969 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA and 1969 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 254 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTA | Capri |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |