1970 Fiat 124 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 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 626 kg more than 1970 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
