1978 Alpine A 442 vs. 1983 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alpine A 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alpine A 442 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Alpine A 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 1983 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 250 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 442.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 442 | 1983 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 442 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 990 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
