1951 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 170 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 6C | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
