1972 BMW Touring vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 524 kg more than 1972 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
