1984 Chevrolet Sprint vs. 1992 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Sprint would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 640 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1992 Ford Scorpio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Sprint, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. (77 Nm). This means 1992 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint.

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