1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 75 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1979 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1979 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfasud | Capri |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
