1990 Ford Scorpio vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1990 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 155 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Scorpio | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Scorpio | RX-01 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |