1973 Fiat 125 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 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 480 kg more than 1973 Fiat 125. 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (202 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 125 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |