1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 204 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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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1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GP 159 | Escort |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 914 kg |