1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 315 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 Mexico | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1952 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |