1961 Fiat Grand Break 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 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 60 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Grand Break | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Grand Break | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
