1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 130 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1950 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |