1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1970 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Escort |
Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 41 L |