1986 Ford Capri vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1986 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Capri | 2600 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 79.6 mm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1370 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |