1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 96 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. 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 Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvair | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2375 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |