1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 451 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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.
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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Escort |
Year Released | 1949 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2410 mm |