1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Charger | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2770 mm |