2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 36 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 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 281 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, 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, 1969 Ford Capri (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Capri |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 41 L |