1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1984 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 80 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Alfa Romeo GT 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 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1984 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Escort |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |