1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 516 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | Sprite | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
