1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 620 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 281 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |