1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 150 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 90 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1230 kg |
