1956 BMW 501 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1956 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 205 kg more than 1956 BMW 501. 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 501 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3166 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |