1971 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1975 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 205 kg more than 1971 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, 1975 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1975 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | Escort | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
