1990 Ford Scorpio vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1990 Ford Scorpio is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 640 kg more than 1968 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ford Scorpio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Scorpio | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Ford | Trabant |
Model | Scorpio | P 601 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2030 mm |