1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Scorpio | Violet |
Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |