1984 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 85 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Capri |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |