1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1993 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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5. 1964 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Scorpio | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Scorpio | P5 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2820 mm |
