1989 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (231 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Escort | 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Escort | Brera |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2530 mm |
