Ford Scorpio 1997 vs Alfa Romeo 166 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 222 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Scorpio engine produces 43 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 166, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Alfa Romeo 166. Due to the lower power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 12.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Scorpio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 166, which means that by driving the Ford Scorpio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Scorpio consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 166. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Scorpio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Scorpio is 10 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 166, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 1.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 166, which means Ford Scorpio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1400 | |
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