1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 794 kg more than 1995 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Roadmaster | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |