1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 174 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 Giulietta (283 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Capri |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 203 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 | 1140 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 91 L |