1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 295 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Ford Escort (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint | 1995 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Sprint | Escort |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
