1962 Fiat 2300 vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 55 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, 1994 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 2300 | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 2300 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
