1970 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 7,441 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Chevelle (678 Nm) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (203 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Chevelle | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7441 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
