1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 1 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 1750 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 41 L |
