1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (125 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 18 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Ford Capri (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 1973 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1973 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfetta | Capri |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2570 mm |
