1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 5 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 90 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |