1962 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 170 kg more than 1962 Fiat Grand Break. 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Grand Break | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Grand Break | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
