1954 BMW 502 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 43 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 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 180 kg more than 1997 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 502 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
