1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 99 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | Escort |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 41 L |
