1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1992 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 355 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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, 1992 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm). This means 1992 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1992 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 160 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2770 mm |