1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1985 Ford Escort
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 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, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 5 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Ford Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (149 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1985 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
