1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ weights approximately 125 kg more than 1994 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ (244 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | RZ | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 177 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |