1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Capri |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 58 L |