1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 251 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1995 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfasud | Escort |
Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |