2002 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 33 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 525 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 166, 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 166 | Capri |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 178 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 | 1565 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 41 L |