1984 BMW 323 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 13 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 466 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 323. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 323 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2314 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |