1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 117 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.

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 GTV6 (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 1994 Ford Scorpio
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model GTV6 Scorpio
Year Released 1984 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2935 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 171 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 222 Nm 177 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1138 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 70 L


 

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