1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1985 Ford Escort
To start off, 1985 Ford Escort is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Escort weights approximately 40 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 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 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort, 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1985 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1750 | Escort |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |