1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1979 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Escort |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |