1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Escort |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.6 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |