1969 Alpine A vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alpine A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alpine A would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alpine A (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alpine A should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 280 kg more than 1969 Alpine A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alpine A | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A | Capri |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1565 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |