1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1998 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
