2001 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Because 1998 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 1998 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo 147 | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |