1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1996 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 80 kg more than 1996 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1996 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | Escort |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
