1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alpine A 108 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 280 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108.
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, 1975 Ford Escort (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 108 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 53.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 40 L |
