1977 BMW 520 vs. 1990 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1990 Ford Scorpio is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1990 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1990 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1990 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |