1971 BMW Touring vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 460 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Ford Scorpio (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
