1992 Ford Scorpio vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 479 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.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Scorpio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Scorpio. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Scorpio | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Scorpio | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
