1980 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 20 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
