1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 43 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 1975 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Capri |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1023 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 58 L |