1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1989 Ford Capri

To start off, 1989 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri.

Because 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Capri. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Alfa Romeo 75 1989 Ford Capri
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 75 Capri
Year Released 1987 1989
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 95 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 192 Nm 183 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 78 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 83.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 22.0:1 7.9:1
Top Speed 175 km/hour 200 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.4 seconds 8.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1220 kg 1092 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2410 mm


 

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