1968 AMC AMX vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 177 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX.
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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | AMX | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 2935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
