Alfa Romeo 166 1998 vs Ford Scorpio 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 226 HP | 207 HP | |
| Torque: | 275 NM | 281 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 19 HP more power than Ford Scorpio, but torque is 6 NM less than Ford Scorpio. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 12.6 | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Scorpio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 166 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo 166) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Scorpio) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is smaller, but slightly higher. Alfa Romeo 166 is 10 cm shorter than the Ford Scorpio, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Ford Scorpio, which means Alfa Romeo 166 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | no data | |
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