1970 Audi 100 vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 233 kg more than 1970 Audi 100. 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, 1970 Audi 100 (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Audi 100 | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | 100 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1871 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2770 mm |