1990 BMW M3 vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW M3 would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
