1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 339 kg more than 1965 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
