1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 96 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
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 Eagle (167 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Eagle | Capri |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |