1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 10 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 525 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 1971 Renault 10 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Scorpio | 10 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |