1982 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 384 kg more than 1995 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, 1982 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 1982 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 De Tomaso Deauville | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Deauville | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
