1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1999 Seat Alhambra

To start off, 1999 Seat Alhambra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 514 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Scorpio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Seat Alhambra will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Seat Alhambra (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.

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