1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (118 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 405 kg more than 1974 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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 124 | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2770 mm |