1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Corolla 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 (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 370 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corolla. 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 (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corolla. 1982 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 1982 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Scorpio | Corolla |
Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |