1990 Alpine V6 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 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine V6 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 22 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 400 kg more than 1990 Alpine V6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1990 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1990 Alpine V6 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 Alpine V6 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |