1975 Ford Escort vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 345 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
Model | Escort | Alpine |
Year Released | 1975 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |