1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 675 kg more than 1994 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |