1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 115 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.

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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 1998 Ford Scorpio
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 2600 Scorpio
Year Released 1963 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2584 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 164 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 83.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.6 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1115 kg 1230 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1440 mm


 

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