1997 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 28 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Capri |
Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 58.9 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |