1995 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146, 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, 1978 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 146 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
