1981 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1981 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 411 kg more than 1981 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Escort | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Escort | 164 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |