1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 90 | Capri |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2391 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 59 L |