1987 BMW 628 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 628 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio. 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 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 628 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |