1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 6 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, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 Alpine V6.
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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine V6 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Capri |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |