1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,779 cc (3 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
Because 1969 Ford Capri 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 1969 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.2 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 41 L |
