1994 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1996 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (131 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 38 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Ford Escort (172 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1996 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 145 | Escort |
Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 48 L |