1968 Ford Escort vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 79 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Escort | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 950 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 71 L |
