1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. Both 1993 Ford Scorpio and 1970 Porsche 914 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (125 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 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, 1970 Porsche 914 (176 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Scorpio | 914 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 290 mm |