1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ weights approximately 235 kg more than 1974 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 RZ (244 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (236 Nm). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | RZ | Capri |
Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 236 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |