1976 BMW 630 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 98 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 630 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |