1968 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 535 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.
Because 1968 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Escort | 164 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |