1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 102 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (142 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Capri |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 95 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1182 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 54 L |