1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 30 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
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 GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | Capri |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.8 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 | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 58 L |
