1969 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1956 Ford Escort
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 153 kg more than 1956 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 Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1956 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Junior | Escort |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 31 L |
