1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri 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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Scorpio | Capri |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |