1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 349 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, both vehicles can yield 148 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Escort |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 41 L |