1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |