1970 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1992 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 255 kg more than 1992 Ford Scorpio.
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 Chrysler Cordoba (217 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm). This means 1970 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Scorpio. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Cordoba | 1992 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Cordoba | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 160 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2770 mm |