1968 Ford Escort vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1968 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, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm). This means 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Escort | 1900 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |