1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1976 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 (131 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Capri weights approximately 3 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 (176 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1976 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2000 | Capri |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 87 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1007 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |