1959 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Alpine weights approximately 393 kg more than 1959 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Escort | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 72 L |
