1981 Ford Capri vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 114 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Capri | 2600 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 47 L |