1993 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1993 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1993 Alfa Romeo 33. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1993 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
Because 1975 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Ford Escort (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Escort |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |