1984 BMW 316 vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 181 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. 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, 1994 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |