1993 BMW 316 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1995 Ford Scorpio.

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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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