1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 6 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Spider (121 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Capri |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |