1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 420 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Ford Scorpio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Alfa Romeo 33 1995 Ford Scorpio
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 33 Scorpio
Year Released 1990 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1712 cc 2935 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 108 HP 204 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 148 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1134 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 4080 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1450 mm


 

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