1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 72 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6.
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 Alpine V6 (230 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | V6 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1182 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2400 mm |
