1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 13 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 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alpine V6 weights approximately 266 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.
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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | V6 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
