1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1976 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Capri weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1976 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Capri |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |