1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio. 1985 Porsche 928 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. 1985 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Scorpio | 928 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |