1971 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 40 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1985 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Junior | Capri |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |