1945 Austin 16 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 276 kg more than 1945 Austin 16. 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
