1987 BMW 324 vs. 1992 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 55 kg more than 1987 BMW 324. 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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1992 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 324 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 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 |
