1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 3 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (181 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Capri |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 95 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1182 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 54 L |