1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1975 Ford Torino
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 1975 Ford Torino | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Scorpio | Torino |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |