2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1990 Ford Escort
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 441 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 910 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort. 2007 BMW Alpina has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW Alpina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1990 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Alpina | Escort |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
