1986 BMW 325 vs. 1992 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1986 BMW 325 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 325 | 1992 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
