1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 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, 1981 Porsche 911 (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Scorpio | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |