1988 BMW 520 vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1994 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |