1968 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 172 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |