1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 590 kg more than 1972 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
