1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 935 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Sixty | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
