1974 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior and 1974 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 15 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Junior | Capri |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 54 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |
