1967 Alpine A 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 Alpine A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alpine A would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alpine A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alpine A (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alpine A should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 203 kg more than 1967 Alpine A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alpine A | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A | Escort |
Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 903 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |