1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |