1954 BMW 502 vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1994 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1954 BMW 502 | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 502 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |