2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1995 Ford Escort

To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1995 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alfa Romeo 166 1995 Ford Escort
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 166 Escort
Year Released 2003 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2959 cc 1751 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 217 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 132 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.6 mm 82 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1185 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1450 mm