1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Capri weights approximately 22 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1971 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Capri |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
