1978 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 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, 1971 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1971 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
Model | Escort | Alpine |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |