1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 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 82 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 474 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 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:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Scorpio | Alfetta |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1080 kg |