1992 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1988 Ford Escort
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1988 Ford Escort. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1988 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Escort |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |