1992 Ford Scorpio vs. 2012 Nissan NV

To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 20 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1393 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, 2012 Nissan NV (521 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Scorpio. 2012 Nissan NV 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. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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