1986 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1986 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (138 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Escort | 164 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |