1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1983 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 5 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1983 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Capri |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |