1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 250 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
