1970 Audi 100 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 25 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 472 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1970 Audi 100 has manual transmission. 1970 Audi 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Audi 100 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | 100 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1871 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |