1992 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1990 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1992 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 2 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1990 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 685 kg more than 1990 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 Cadillac Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Scorpio.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Cadillac Brougham 1990 Ford Scorpio
Make Cadillac Ford
Model Brougham Scorpio
Year Released 1992 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 185 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 177 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1940 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 5620 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2770 mm


 

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