1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1977 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1977 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1977 Ford Capri. 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1977 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV6 | Capri |
Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |