1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano is newer by 2 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano weights approximately 18 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano (191 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (153 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Caimano | Capri |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1278 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 153 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |