1980 Dodge Aspen vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 25 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, 1980 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Dodge Aspen | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Aspen | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |