1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1991 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1991 Ford Scorpio is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1991 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 175 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1991 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. (168 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1991 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1750 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |