1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 163 kg more than 1980 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 1750 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
