1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 130 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (177 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 179 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1230 kg |
