1969 Ford Capri vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (175 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Capri | 164 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |