1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1959 Ford Escort
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1959 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1959 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 31 L |
