1990 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. Both 1990 Ford Escort and 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 147 (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Escort | 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Escort | 147 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |