1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 600 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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 (270 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000. (176 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2000 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 270 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1007 kg | 1607 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |