1992 BMW 545 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 545 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1997 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, 1992 BMW 545 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 545 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 545 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |