1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1990 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1990 Ford Scorpio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 155 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1990 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1255 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2770 mm |
