1991 Ford Scorpio vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1991 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1991 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Scorpio | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Scorpio | 928 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
