1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo weights approximately 65 kg more than 1968 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Navajo | Escort |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
