1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo 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 Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 192 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1973 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Navajo | Capri |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
