1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine V6 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1971 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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine V6 | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Escort |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2400 mm |