1971 BMW 3 vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1993 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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |