1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 32 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1970 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Capri |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 196 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 | 1071 kg | 1103 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 58 L |
