1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 164 | Escort |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |