1952 BMW 340 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1952 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 340 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 BMW 340 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 340 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |