1981 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 68 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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:
1981 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Capri |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |