1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1969 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Capri |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 91 L |