1973 BMW 3 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1997 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |