1964 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 340 kg more than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat Cabriolet | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Cabriolet | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |