1983 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 98 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1974 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 1974 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Capri |
Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.7 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 | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |