1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 275 kg more than 1996 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |