1968 Ford Escort vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 307 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, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Escort | 2000 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 71 L |