1981 Chrysler Newport vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chrysler Newport (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 254 kg more than 1997 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, 1981 Chrysler Newport (364 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.

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