1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 43 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, 1969 Ford Capri (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Capri |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 87 L |
