1984 BMW 323 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 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 323 would be higher. At 2,314 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 225 kg more than 1984 BMW 323.
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, 1984 BMW 323 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 323 | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2314 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |