1992 Ford Scorpio vs. 1990 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 295 kg more than 1992 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, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Scorpio | 1990 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Scorpio | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 291 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2880 mm |