1988 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 (103 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1988 Ford Escort. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Escort.
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, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Escort | 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Escort | 146 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 103 HP |
Torque | 109 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |